Manhattan University Appoints Bruce Liby Ph.D. as Associate Provost of Faculty Affairs

New Interim Associate Provost of Faculty Affairs, Bruce Liby Ph.D. MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Brooke Della Rocco and Jonathan Stewart, News Editor and Contributor Manhattan University has announced the appointment of Bruce Liby, Ph.D., as the interim associate provost of faculty affairs.  As associate provost, Liby oversees and primarily focuses on academic affairs such as coordinating curriculums, supporting new academic programs, improving teaching and learning and … Continue reading Manhattan University Appoints Bruce Liby Ph.D. as Associate Provost of Faculty Affairs

LETTER from the EDITOR

Dear Readers, Hello, and welcome to Issue 5! It feels crazy to say that we’re already over a month intothe semester. By the time this issue comes out, campuswill have had two visits from James Patterson, experienced another successful Family Weekend and seen countless club fundraisers and events. Needless to say, it’s been a busy five weeks, but it’s made them fly by. On the … Continue reading LETTER from the EDITOR

Thomas and Mary Alice O’Malley Affiliated into the Brothers of the Christian Schools

Thomas and Mary Alice O’Malley as they were being affiliated. MANHATTAN.EDU / COURTESY Andrew Mannion, Sports Editor Thomas and Mary Alice O’Malley were named affiliated members of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools earlier this month. O’Malley, a former chairman at Manhattan University and long-time donor for the university, received what is viewed as the highest honor bestowed by the Christian brothers. … Continue reading Thomas and Mary Alice O’Malley Affiliated into the Brothers of the Christian Schools

Manhattan Caucus – 80th UN General Assembly Nears Conclusion Amid Contentious Speeches

The UN General Assembly Hall. UN.ORG / COURTESY Elaina Batista, Asst. Social Media Editor This past week, the United Nations hosted their 80th session of the UN General Assembly that started on Sept. 9 and will conclude on Sept. 29. During the general assembly, the United Nations appoints the Secretary-General on the recommendation of the Security Council, elects the non-permanent members of the Security Council … Continue reading Manhattan Caucus – 80th UN General Assembly Nears Conclusion Amid Contentious Speeches

Physics and Mathematics Department at MU Hosts Seminar on Large Hadron Collider and Higgs Boson Research

Rostislav Konoplich pictured discussing the profound impact of particle physics on science. LAILI SHAHRESTANI/ THE QUADRANGLE Maddie Rosado, Contributor On Sept. 24, the physics and mathematics department sponsored a seminar led by Rostislav Konoplich, Ph.D., where he spoke to students and several faculty members about the important discoveries he had made while working at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Switzerland.  Konoplich’s research interests lie … Continue reading Physics and Mathematics Department at MU Hosts Seminar on Large Hadron Collider and Higgs Boson Research

SWE Prepares a Year of Events and Opportunities for Female Engineers

The women of SWE at their annual SWE For Scouts event @MANHATTANUNIVERSITYSWE / LINKEDIN.COM Leyla J. Mercado, A&E Editor The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has a variety of events and activities planned for the upcoming academic year, aiming to highlight the contributions of Manhattan University’s female engineers. According to manhattan.edu, SWE, founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization that is intended … Continue reading SWE Prepares a Year of Events and Opportunities for Female Engineers

Campus Ministry Welcomes New Icon of St. John Baptist De La Salle

The new Icon of St. John Baptist de La Salle hangs in Campus Ministry, a space open for all students. REV. EDWARD BECK/ COURTESY Joshua Reichard, Contributor & Mary Haley, Marketing Chair/Asst. Features Editor There’s a new addition to Campus Ministry and Social Action this fall. An icon of Saint John Baptiste de La Salle now hangs in the entryway of the Cornerstone, the campus … Continue reading Campus Ministry Welcomes New Icon of St. John Baptist De La Salle

WRCM Bash Rocks Out on the Quad!

WRCM Bash on the Quad. @WRCM.ROCKS / INSTAGRAM Sarah Rolka, Contributor We Are College Music (WRCM) held their first event of the academic year on the quad on Sept. 19, named the WRCM Bash. The event featured a set list stacked with student performances that had the crowd cheering and excited on Friday night. The WRCM Bash is a night where students get together and … Continue reading WRCM Bash Rocks Out on the Quad!